Best EP / Album / Record

Written the next Thriller? We’re looking for the best collection of original songs, in any genre and must contain a minimum of four tracks. You will be judged on a combination of originality, quality, commercial appeal, musicianship and melodic & lyrical content.

Best Live Act

Could you hold an audience at Wembley Arena? We’re looking for the most captivating, charismatic, entertaining and all round show-stopping performers.

Best International EP / Album / Record

We’re looking for the best collection of original songs from an artist outside of the UK, in any genre and must contain a minimum of four tracks.

You will be judged on a combination of originality, quality, commercial appeal, musicianship, melodic and lyrical content.

Best International Music Video

We’re looking for creativity and originality combined with a quality of production, from an artist outside of the UK.

Best Songwriter

Are you a non-stop hit machine? We’re looking for consistent excellence in your craft. You will be judged based on originality, consistency, quality, commercial appeal and melodic & lyrical content.

You must have writing credits on the submitted track(s) with no more than one co-writer. Your performance of the track is not required.

The Digital Influencer Award

Celebrating artists who use digital media platforms to grow their fanbase. Whether it’s Facebook, Snapchat, Tumblr or YouTube, we are looking for artists who have the most engaged audience.

Live Stream Award

Live Streaming is fast becoming one of the most important means of connecting with your fans. We are on the lookout for creative artists who use live streaming to connect with and enhance their fanbase online.

Best Female Solo Act

Open to female solo acts across every genre; who run the world, girls?

Best Male Solo Act

Open to male solo acts across every genre; show us what you got!

Best Rock Act

Best Electronic Act

Electronic music has never played such a large part in commercial music with DJs and producers rising from the underground to dominate main stages and charts around the world. Do you have the beat of the future? Are you the next Calvin, David, Martin or Fresh? We are looking for the best in electronic music from the familiar to the unchartered.